Heritage
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth – Ruminations on Newham City Farm
“Straight from the Horse’s Mouth – Ruminations on Newham City Farm” is an exhibition which aims to document highlights, snapshots and memories gathered from research and contributors with a connection to Newham City Farm and Plashet Zoo.
The exhibition will include:
- Oral histories from employees, volunteers, educators, visitors
- Written memories
- Media coverage and witness accounts of the opening by Princess Anne in July 1977
- Media coverage and witness accounts of a 25th anniversary visit by Princess Anne in July 2002
- Competition rosettes
- Horseshoes
- Letters from and interviews with celebrities
- Photos from people connected to the farm including of popular seasonal events and familiar animals
- Promotional videos
- Props, programmes and leaflets from events
- Media coverage of the campaign to save the farm between 2021 and 2024
- Opportunity for visitors to provide written or illustrated memories of Newham City Farm
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